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For film institutions, creative leaders, and storytelling communities seeking deeper emotional impact in their work.
Mark engages audiences in storytelling, creativity, and emotional communication.
We don't feel individual images.
We feel the patterns between them.
Storytelling is not created in single moments—but in the relationships between them. Emotion emerges through rhythm, contrast, and timing.
Pattern and
contrast
We don't feel individual images.
We feel the patterns between them.
Rhythm and time
Meaning is constructed in the space between shots, not within them.
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Mark Solomon in Action
See how audiences engage with the ideas—and experience the talk firsthand.
Where Illusion Becomes Emotion
Award-winning film editor Mark Solomon takes audiences inside the invisible craft of storytelling—revealing how editors shape emotion through pattern, contrast, rhythm, and time.
Drawing on decades of experience working on films like Shrek, Chicken Run, and Frankenweenie, Mark shows how meaning is not found in individual images, but created in the space between them.
Through iconic film examples, storyboards, and behind-the-scenes insights, this talk makes the mechanics of storytelling visible—and gives audiences practical tools to make their own work more engaging, precise, and emotionally powerful.
Audience Takeaways:
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How emotion is constructed through sequence, not individual moments
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Tools to strengthen storytelling using contrast, cause & effect, and rhythm
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A clearer instinct for shaping scenes that hold attention and land emotionally
What Creative Leaders Say
"I’m one of those filmgoers who doesn’t want to know “how it’s done” because I’d rather be swept away by it. After experiencing Mark’s absorbing, inspired presentation - which did kind of sweep me away - I only wondered if it’s too late to explore the art of filmmaking."
Maureen Harper,
Therapist & Teacher.
"Mark Solomon’s soothing presence made this experience a satisfying meal for my soul."
Yiqing Zhao,
Journalist,
"Your talk last night was so heartfelt and insightful AND you inspired me. There’s a book I haven’t had a clue where to begin other than the hint of a title, but between 4 and 7 this morning, I lay in bed with words, images, memories, storylines, a sense of structure, and a place to start. This could be an exciting journey. Thanks!"
Kathleen Frome,
Writer & Teacher.
"Mark was a fantastic speaker for our Editors Bootcamp program. His presentation sparked great conversations and real ‘aha’ moments that continued long after the talk. I would highly recommend him for any program looking to help filmmakers and editors grow and elevate their work."
David Hartman,
Executive Director, Massachusetts Production Coalition
"We were very pleased with Mark Solomon’s presentation at our fifth annual Editor’s Bootcamp. Our attendees were incredibly receptive and their post-conference comments indicate a high level of engagement and satisfaction."
Tim Mangini,
Senior Director, GBH Boston
"Beyond the technical insight, Mark brought such an easy, personable vibe to the whole conversation — smart, memorable, and genuinely enjoyable. If you ever have the opportunity to hear him speak, don’t miss it."
Jennifer Signorella,
Attendee, Editors Bootcamp
About
Mark Solomon
Mark Solomon is an award-winning film editor whose work has helped shape some of the most beloved animated films of the past three decades, including Shrek, Chicken Run, and Frankenweenie.
Across a career spanning major studios and international productions, Mark has collaborated with leading directors to craft stories that resonate with audiences around the world.
As a speaker, he brings that experience into the room—revealing the invisible mechanics behind emotional storytelling and helping audiences understand not just what makes a story work, but why it matters.
